The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth

"The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth" is a gripping documentary that recounts the largest manhunt in American history. After the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, thousands of federal troops, detectives, and police searched for the killer who had fled the scene. This true story, told in real-time, follows John Wilkes Booth and his accomplice as they evade capture, traversing 60 miles of Maryland countryside and crossing the Potomac River into Virginia. Through news reports, trial transcripts, and a diary kept by Booth himself, this film offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history.

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